Holistic Therapy & Treatment for Addiction
We understand substance addiction can be difficult to overcome. That’s why Beachway offers a holistic rehab treatment approach to give patients the best chance of overcoming their addiction issues.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. For every case, we rely on the team, and we listen to what you have to say. We’re truly invested in your recovery.
— Carrie Carlton, Lead Therapist,
Beachway
Holistic Rehab in Florida
In the United States, 54.2 million people struggled with addiction in 2023. However, only 23% of these people pursued recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Patients who don’t receive addiction treatment risk severe life consequences and even death. Seeking help for addiction isn’t something a person should delay, as its effects can be profound.
Beachway Therapy Center takes a holistic approach to addiction treatment by focusing on therapies that promote a sense of well-being and balance. Our treatment program supports each patient with unique, healthy, and positive strategies that can impact their lives well beyond treatment. Recovering from addiction involves healing the mind, body, and spirit. Holistic treatment goes beyond physical detox and intervention — it’s complex and all-encompassing, incorporating nutrition, mindfulness meditation, physical therapy, and other holistic-focused therapy approaches.
The combination of holistic therapies with traditional addiction treatment is known to improve recovery outcomes. This strategy allows patients to learn techniques for overcoming their addiction while simultaneously focusing on mental health issues and boosting their overall well-being. A comprehensive, holistic therapy program allows residents to heal from addiction and live their best lives.
What Is Holistic Rehab?
When it comes to addiction treatment, patients are faced with many options and approaches. Holistic rehab is a type of addiction treatment that incorporates the mind, body, and spirit. The word “holistic” refers to treating the whole body.
Beachway doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to addiction treatment, forcing people into a single program. Our patients come from different backgrounds with unique circumstances. Their life experiences, mental health, jobs, family dynamics, and much more contribute to their well-being. A holistic rehab program treats the whole person rather than just symptoms.
Is Holistic Therapy a Good Option?
Rather than treating addiction as an isolated issue, holistic therapy takes a whole-person approach that focuses on mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Beachway creates customized treatment plans based on patients’ unique needs, backgrounds, and interests.
According to studies, a holistic approach to addiction treatment can create a safe and stable environment where patients can focus on overcoming their addiction, deal with mental health issues, learn life skills, and improve their physical health. This strategy gives them the tools they need to beat their addiction and maintain a successful, sober lifestyle after addiction.
A recent study shows that those who received holistic addiction treatment realized an improvement in psychosocial functioning, including social interactions and completing daily tasks. These benefits were still present 5-10 years after treatment. Patients undergoing addiction treatment with an influence in holistic therapy also experience higher satisfaction and success rates than those undergoing isolated addiction treatment therapy.
What Is the Difference Between Psychotherapy and Holistic Therapy?
Psychotherapy is a traditional therapeutic style that solely focuses on treating specific mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. It uses structured, evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavior therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, to help individuals identify specific triggers and find effective methods to overcome them. This therapeutic strategy can be effective in treating mental health disorders.
Holistic therapy, on the other hand, takes a whole-person approach that concentrates on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It uses alternative treatment options, such as yoga, meditation, acupuncture, and equine therapy, in conjunction with psychotherapy.
While psychotherapy plays a vital role in addiction recovery, a comprehensive, holistic approach gives patients the tools and skill sets they need to be successful long-term.
Spa Services
While other treatment facilities focus on counseling, therapy, and detox — all crucial steps in addressing addiction — Beachway Therapy Center focuses on holistic approaches that contribute to a complete sense of well-being. As patients work to confront the impact addiction has had on their lives, it’s also essential to allow time to relax and practice self-care. This helps ensure a positive outlook and increases the chance of a successful recovery. Some ways to relax and heal during treatment include:
- Massage Therapy
- Chiropractic & Acupuncture Services
- Salon and Spa Services
- Recreational Therapy
A spa service allows patients to relax and focus on positive, healthy behaviors. When our patients feel healthy and relaxed, they’re motivated to continue addiction treatment.
We understand the value of self-care and its importance to long-term recovery, so we offer on-site spa services at our holistic recovery center in Florida. Spa therapy can promote a positive mindset to help residents manage the challenges they may face during the recovery process, and it helps them create healthy self-care habits they can take with them as they transition to outpatient care. Regular spa services can also reduce withdrawal symptoms, making the first steps to recovery easier to handle.
Nutrition
Beachway is proud to have a registered and licensed dietician and nutritionist with a master’s degree in public health as part of our recovery team. Karen M. Gauci’s specialties include nutritional evaluation, counseling, and diet recommendations for weight management, chronic disease risk reduction, health promotion and wellness, sports nutrition, pediatrics, eating disorders, substance abuse, and psychiatric problems. She also offers assistance in menu planning, label reading, and proper portion control.
Mental health and addiction impact the system differently. Although, one thing is true: People who abuse substances such as alcohol and drugs are often malnourished. Between eating poorly and the effects of drugs or alcohol on the system, metabolism, organ function, and mental health are affected by what goes into an individual’s body.
At Beachway, we value the importance of nutrition therapy and fitness and integrate healthy eating into our holistic therapy approach. This technique includes developing individualized nutrition plans designed to meet the unique dietary needs of each patient. Vitamin supplementation is used when larger doses of vitamins for addiction recovery are recommended. We also rely on the vitamins found in our chef’s menu, which offers a range of flavorful, healthy foods.
Equine Therapy
Therapeutic riding was first introduced in Germany to treat certain orthopedic conditions. Patients were matched with a physiotherapist and a horse trainer for a year to improve their condition and strength.
The popularity of equine therapy for addiction gradually grew and soon reached American shores. In 1969, the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) was founded in the United States to provide a range of equine-related therapies for those with disabilities. In 1999, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala) was formed to focus on the potential mental and emotional health benefits of equine therapy for drug abuse.
Art Therapy
Art therapy at Beachway is a transformative approach to drug, alcohol, and mental health treatment. It allows individuals to explore and express their feelings creatively when traditional communication falls short. Since it provides a safe, nonverbal method of communicating feelings and emotions, it’s ideal for those who struggle with expression. This approach encompasses psychological theories, human development, and artistic traditions. Our art therapy sessions are a powerful conduit for self-expression and emotional healing.
Patients can participate in creative activities that foster visual communication, personal breakthroughs, self-confidence, and emotional healing, which are critical for self-discovery and relapse prevention. Art therapy encourages engagement across multiple areas of the brain, helping individuals navigate complex emotions through the creation of art without imposing interpretations on the outcomes.
Engaging multiple areas of the brain through creative activities can provide stress release, stimulate brain activity, improve cognitive functioning, and boost an individual’s mood. This approach can be integrated seamlessly with our traditional dual diagnosis treatment program, making art therapy a pivotal element of recovery.
Music Therapy Groups
Music therapy at Beachway Therapy Center integrates a comprehensive approach to mental health and addiction recovery, focusing on the whole person rather than just the disorder. Accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), our program leverages active and receptive methods, which range from instrument playing to therapeutic listening. Our music therapy program considers the musical interests and preferences of each patient.
This versatile treatment approach helps in managing various emotional, physical, and cognitive challenges linked to substance abuse and mental health issues. With evidence-based methods, such as Dalcroze Eurhythmics, the Bonny Method, Kodály, Neurologic Music Therapy, and Orff Schulwerk, we aim to foster emotional healing, reduce stress levels, enhance cognitive functions, and improve communication and motor skills. Music therapy is scientifically proven to activate pleasure centers in the brain, reduce pain, and assist in emotional and physical rehabilitation. Our music therapy program is a powerful tool in crafting a holistic and effective path toward recovery and well-being.
Psychodrama Therapy
Psychodrama therapy at Beachway Therapy Center is an innovative and experiential approach to addiction and mental health recovery. This approach utilizes role-playing to deeply explore and address underlying emotional wounds.
Developed by Jacob Levy Moreno, this psychodrama therapy encourages authentic self-expression within a supportive environment, which fosters self-awareness and healing. Encompassing three key phases — Warm-Up, Action, and Sharing — participants can engage in guided activities that uncover new insights and promote healthier behaviors. Integrated within Beachway’s comprehensive treatment framework, psychodrama offers a dynamic and transformative path toward recovery for patients who opt in, complementing other therapeutic modalities for a holistic healing experience.
For example, role-playing can help individuals identify the underlying causes of their addiction, better understand the impact their addiction has on relationships, and develop coping strategies and life skills for reestablishing those relationships.
Choosing an Accredited
Rehabilitation Center
The Joint Commission is an independent organization that rates health care facilities in the United States. It evaluates rehabilitation centers, ensuring facilities meet standards for patient rights, medication management, and emergency preparedness. The Joint Commission also verifies doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners are qualified and certified.
When researching drug and addiction rehabilitation facilities, it’s crucial to determine if The Joint Commission has accredited that rehab center. If they’ve consistently passed Joint Commission inspections, it shows the facility meets important criteria that contribute to a safe, professional healing environment.
At Beachway, we’re proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission and intend to maintain that accreditation.
Yoga and
Recreational Therapy
Patients can expect to put in a lot of hard work toward their recovery, which is why reinforcing the idea of being kind to oneself and taking care of the body is essential. Some recreational therapy activities we offer include yoga, meditation, swimming, and recreational therapy. Yoga and recreational therapy are known to:
- Ease withdrawal symptoms: Exercise can help relieve withdrawal symptoms.
- Release endorphins: Scientists have proven that endorphins are released when we exercise, making people feel happy. The endorphins from exercise can help patients deal with the emotional aspect of rehab, creating a positive outlet for emotions.
- Increase self-esteem: In many cases, patients suffer from low self-esteem. Accomplishing fitness goals and getting in shape can help with this.
- Create positive habits: Working out in rehab allows patients to develop a healthy hobby they can carry with them after treatment.
Neurotherapy: A Key Component of Holistic Therapy
Beachway Therapy Center uses cutting-edge therapy to give patients the greatest opportunity for recovery from their addiction. Neurotherapy, also referred to as neurofeedback, is one of these techniques. This modern, brain-based technique has great results in treating addiction and certain mental health disorders, such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression, by retraining the brain on how to react to different situations.
Trained professionals place electrodes at specific points on a person’s scalp to monitor brain activity and assess how their brain reacts to certain triggers and stimuli. Through real-time feedback, talk therapy, and a rewards system, experienced therapists teach individuals to recognize these triggers and reteach their brains to react differently.
For example, neurotherapy can retrain a patient’s brain to remain calm during stressful situations. It’s also known to help improve concentration, reduce cravings, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Neurotherapy can be a critical component of a holistic treatment plan by addressing the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. When combined with other holistic practices, such as meditation and nutritional counseling, it can help promote healthier emotional regulation and cognitive functions.
Addressing Mental
Health and Addiction
Beachway digs deeper, reaching the root issues of addiction to address mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. Mental health issues are often found at the heart of drug and alcohol addiction. In 2020, 1 in 15 adults in the United States experienced mental illness and addiction simultaneously. Because both disorders can exacerbate each other, proper diagnosis is critical to developing a dual diagnosis recovery program.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Individuals struggling with addiction can feel trapped by mental health issues. Even if they want to recover from addiction, a mental health disorder can become a reason for continuing to abuse drugs or alcohol. This is why dual diagnosis treatment in a holistic recovery center is essential. By coupling mental health and dual diagnosis treatment with holistic practices, mental health and addiction can be treated together for long-term recovery.
Full Recovery
When rehab programs neglect the mental health aspect, substance abuse can occur again because deeper issues are still an “open case.” Beachway’s dual diagnosis therapy complements holistic drug and alcohol treatment to make a recovery sustainable. Intensive treatment is paired with relaxing, healing therapies, including massage, chiropractic care, and other relaxation services.
Ongoing Support
Mental health isn’t a temporary condition with temporary treatment. It requires long-term, continuous support to help patients learn to live with these disorders. Ongoing outpatient treatment is a critical component of the recovery and can prevent relapse.
We use various therapeutic techniques to help individuals deal with their mental health issues, including:
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- Individual and group therapy
- Family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Art therapy
- Recreational therapy
Individuals don’t have to face their addiction alone. Our holistic rehab in Florida offers a comprehensive approach to breaking free from addiction and moving forward for long-term success.